Forums & Lecture Series
Five Steps to the Cross and Easter, 2010
Join us for five Wednesdays in Lent for fellowship, prayer, and inspiring talks. Each session will include dinner from 6:00-6:45 pm (45 min), table Lectio Divina from 6:45-7:15 pm (30 min), the presentation from 7:15-8:00 pm (45 min), Q & A from 8:00-8:15 pm (15 min), and Compline from 8:15-8:30 pm (15 min).
Week 1: February 24, 2010
The Compassion of the Cross: As a Mother Hen Gathers her Brood
The Rev. Dr. Sue Singer. Assistant Professor of Ministry Development, CDSP
Week 2: March 3, 2010
Living in the Midst Suffering: The Fall of the Tower of Siloam
Michael Lemaire & Joseph Delgado, Hospital & Clinic Chaplains
Week 3: March 10, 2010
Forgiveness on the Way: The Parable of the Generous Father
The Rev. Phil Brochard, Rector, All Souls Parish
Week 4: March 17, 2010
Sacrificial Giving: A Pound of Costly Perfume
Richard Felton, Director of Development, Grace Cathedral
Week 5: March 24, 2010
The Walk of the World: The Road of Palms
The Rev. Dr. Ruth Meyers, Hodges-Haynes Professor of Liturgics, CDSP
Advent Series 2009: What Are We Waiting For?
As we prepare for the Mystery of Christmas, in order to deepen our experience of the season, we will be joined by three teachers for our journey. For the first three Wednesday evenings in Advent, our community practice will involve a simple soup supper, served in the Parish Hall at 6:30 pm, followed by teaching, discussion, and lectio divina, ending by 8:30 pm with night prayer. Each week, renowned scholars will be leading us in discussion of different aspects of our Advent practice and understanding. On December 2nd, Dan Joslyn-Siemiatkoski, Professor of Church History at CDSP, will help us explore the question “What kind of a Messiah were the people of Israel in the 1st century waiting for?” On December 9th, the Rev. Ruth Meyers, the recently appointed Hodges-Haynes Professor of Liturgics at CDSP, will look at the question “Why we do it this way?: How this waiting has been practiced throughout the centuries.” Finally, on December 16th, the Rev. John Kater, Professor Emeritus of Ministry Development at CDSP, will lead us through this question, “How has the coming of the Messiah changed our understanding of humanity?” All are invited!
Health Care Discussions & The Christian Faith: three Sundays in September 2009
Three Sundays, September 13, 20, 27, 9:00 am, in the common room
The current debate on how to reform health care in this country is one of the most important public policy decisions that has been discussed in decades. In order to come to a fuller ability to respond, we are offering a series of health care discussions in the context of the Christian Faith, drawing on a variety of resources, including an intensive course of study by the Episcopal Diocese of East Tennessee. Please join us in the common room on the lower level of the church building for these important discussions around scripture, theology, ethics, and our daily lives. Childcare provided.
Gospel of Matthew: April-June 2009
Monday evenings, April 27 - June 29
7:30 - 9:00 pm, in the chapel (enter on Cedar Street)
Interested in deepening your understanding of the Bible? Come spend some time with the Gospel of Matthew on Monday evenings, 7:30-9:00 pm in the chapel (enter on Cedar Street). Each night we will read a section out loud and then taking a historical/literary approach, explore the themes and theology of the Matthean Community. This is a great opportunity to understand Matthew’s particular take on Jesus Christ. Br. Christopher-Paul Parker, SSF, and Michael Lemaire will facilitate. No prior experience or knowledge required. Come for one class or for all of them as you are able and bring your Bible (if you have one). All welcome!
Lenten Series March 2009
“Deep Into the Night”
Lectio and Exposition
Wednesday Evenings in Lent,
March 4, 11, 18, 25, and April 1. in the All Souls parish hall
Come and join the All Souls community as we explore the hinged moments of salvation history as expressed through the scriptural readings of the Easter Vigil.
The series begins on Wednesday March 4th and continues on subsequent Wednesdays through April 1st.
The program will begin with a light meal of soup and bread at 6:30 pm and will end at 8:30 pm with a brief compline prayer.